By CHAT News Today

Schedule of Remembrance Day events in Medicine Hat and Redcliff

Nov 9, 2017 | 3:58 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — Medicine Hat and Redcliff residents have two opportunities to remember and honour the sacrifices our veterans have made.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 in Redcliff is hosting their annual ceremony at Parkside School. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

Once the ceremony ends, a parade will commence to the cenotaph in Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Park. The cenotaph ceremony and laying of wreaths will begin at 11 a.m.

In Medicine Hat, the annual ceremony runs at the Esplanade starting at 9:30 a.m. The doors open at 8:30 a.m.

The service in Medicine Hat will see road closures in effect on First Street from Fourth Avenue SE to North Railway Street, including Finlay Bridge, starting at 8:30 a.m. The road will be closed for the duration of the ceremony.

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Motorists are reminded to obey all posted signs and to take extra caution while driving downtown due to increased pedestrian traffic.

The Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 will also be offering a city transit option for veterans and those with mobility issues to attend the ceremony. The bus will be available for pickup starting at 8:30 a.m.

-With Files from James Wood.